How To Fix /ACCGO/UIS_MSG431 - External ID &1: area code &2 is invalid

/ACCGO/UIS_MSG431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/UIS_MSG -

• Message number: 431

• Message text: External ID &1: area code &2 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG431 - External ID &1: area code &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG431 indicates that there is an issue with the external ID and the area code being used in a specific transaction or process. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or related modules where external identifiers and area codes are utilized for various purposes, such as integration with external systems or data validation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Area Code: The area code specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not valid for the given external ID.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the area codes are defined or mapped incorrectly.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect area code or external ID, leading to the error.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the area code or external ID may not be set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Area Code: Check the area code being used